LIFE PROCESSES

TERM 1 M.C.Q.
 Most of the digestion
and absorption of the
food takes place in the:

A. Small Intestine

B. Liver

C. Stomach

D. Large Intestine
 Most of the digestion
and absorption of the
food takes place in the:

A. Small Intestine

B. Liver

C. Stomach

D. Large Intestine
 Anaerobic process:

A. Takes place in the presence of oxygen

B. Takes place in yeast during fermentation

C. Produces only energy in the muscles of

human being

D. Produces ethanol, oxygen and energy

 Anaerobic process:

A. Takes place in the presence of oxygen

B. Takes place in yeast during fermentation

C. Produces only energy in the muscles of

human being

D. Produces ethanol, oxygen and energy

 Which one of the following
statements is correct about the
human circulatory system

A. Blood transport oxygen and not carbon

dioxide

B. Human heart has five chambers

C. Both oxygen- rich and oxygen-deficient

blood gets mixed in the heart

D. Valves ensure that the blood does not

flow backwards
 Which one of the following
statements is correct about the
human circulatory system

A. Blood transport oxygen and not carbon

dioxide

B. Human heart has five chambers

C. Both oxygen- rich and oxygen-deficient

blood gets mixed in the heart

D. Valves ensure that the blood does not

flow backwards
 Which is the correct sequence
of body parts in the human
alimentary canal?

A. Mouth → Stomach → Small intestine →

Large intestine → Oesophagus

B. Mouth → Stomach → Oesophagus →

Small intestine → Large intestine

C. Mouth → Oesophagus → Stomach →

Small intestine → Large intestine

D. Mouth → Oesophagus → Stomach →

Large intestine → Small intestine
 Which is the correct sequence
of body parts in the human
alimentary canal?

A. Mouth → Stomach → Small intestine →

Large intestine → Oesophagus

B. Mouth → Stomach → Oesophagus →

Small intestine → Large intestine

C. Mouth → Oesophagus → Stomach →

Small intestine → Large intestine

D. Mouth → Oesophagus → Stomach →

Large intestine → Small intestine
 All living cells require energy for various activities. This energy
is available by the breakdown of simple carbohydrates either
using oxygen or without using oxygen.
Ques- Energy in the case of higher plants and animals is
obtained by:

A. Breathing

B. Tissue respiration

C. Organ respiration

D. Digestion of food
 All living cells require energy for various activities. This energy
is available by the breakdown of simple carbohydrates either
using oxygen or without using oxygen.
Ques- Energy in the case of higher plants and animals is
obtained by:

A. Breathing

B. Tissue respiration

C. Organ respiration

D. Digestion of food
The diagram shows part of the human gas exchange system.
What are W, X, Y, and Z?

Bronchus Bronchiole Larynx Trachea

a. W X Z Y

b. X Z Y W

c. Y W X Z

d. Z Y W X
The diagram shows part of the human gas exchange system.
What are W, X, Y, and Z?

Bronchus Bronchiole Larynx Trachea

a. W X Z Y

b. X Z Y W

c. Y W X Z

d. Z Y W X
 The excretory organs in an
earthworm are:

A. Nephridia

B. Nephrons

C. Raphides

D. Ureters
 The excretory organs in an
earthworm are:

A. Nephridia

B. Nephrons

C. Raphides

D. Ureters
 Which one of the following has a
three-chambered heart?

A. Pigeon

B. Lizard

C. Frog

D. Both (B) & (C)

 Which one of the following has a
three-chambered heart?

A. Pigeon

B. Lizard

C. Frog

D. Both (B) & (C)

 Assertion: Plants have low energy
needs.
Reason: Plant bodies have large
portion of dead cells.

A. Both A & R are true and R is the correct

explanation of A

B. Both A & R are true but R is not the

correct explanation of A

C. A is true but R is false

D. A is false but R is true

 Assertion: Plants have low energy
needs.
Reason: Plant bodies have large
portion of dead cells.

A. Both A & R are true and R is the correct

explanation of A

B. Both A & R are true but R is not the

correct explanation of A

C. A is true but R is false

D. A is false but R is true

 Urea is formed in:

A. Kidney

B. Spleen

C. Liver

D. Lungs
 Urea is formed in:

A. Kidney

B. Spleen

C. Liver

D. Lungs
 Which vein brings clean blood
from the lungs into the heart?

A. Pulmonary vein

B. Vena cava

C. Renal vein

D. Hepatic vein
 Which vein brings clean blood
from the lungs into the heart?

A. Pulmonary vein

B. Vena cava

C. Renal vein

D. Hepatic vein
 Match the following:

Column I Column II

A. Nutrition 1. The increase in cell size and/or number

B. Synthesis 2. The movement of material within the cell

or within the organism

C. Growth 3. The process of obtaining food

D. Transport 4. Combining small molecules to create

larger more complex molecules

Codes
A B C D

A. 1 2 3 4

B. 1 4 2 3

C. 2 1 3 4

D. 3 4 1 2
 Match the following:

Column I Column II

A. Nutrition 1. The increase in cell size and/or number

B. Synthesis 2. The movement of material within the cell

or within the organism

C. Growth 3. The process of obtaining food

D. Transport 4. Combining small molecules to create

larger more complex molecules

Codes
A B C D

A. 1 2 3 4

B. 1 4 2 3

C. 2 1 3 4

D. 3 4 1 2
 What prevents the backflow of
blood inside the heart during
contraction?

A. Thick muscular walls of ventricles

B. Valves

C. Thin walls of atria

D. All of the above

 What prevents the backflow of
blood inside the heart during
contraction?

A. Thick muscular walls of ventricles

B. Valves

C. Thin walls of atria

D. All of the above

 Assertion: Excretory unit of
kidney is nephrons.
Reason: It has no role in secretion
of urine.

A. Both A & R are true and R is the correct

explanation of A

B. Both A & R are true but R is not the

correct explanation of A

C. A is true but R is false

D. A is false but R is true

 Assertion: Excretory unit of
kidney is nephrons.
Reason: It has no role in secretion
of urine.

A. Both A & R are true and R is the correct

explanation of A

B. Both A & R are true but R is not the

correct explanation of A

C. A is true but R is false

D. A is false but R is true

 The components of blood
which makes chemicals known
as antibodies is:

A. White Blood Cells

B. Red Blood Cells

C. Platelets

D. Plasma
 The components of blood
which makes chemicals known
as antibodies is:

A. White Blood Cells

B. Red Blood Cells

C. Platelets

D. Plasma
In the figure given alongside, the structures associated
with human kidneys are marked (X, Y, and Z).The relative
concentrations of urea in these structure is:

A. X is sometimes higher than Y

B. Y is always higher than Z

C. Z is sometimes lower than X

D. Y is always lower than Z

In the figure given alongside, the structures associated
with human kidneys are marked (X, Y, and Z).The relative
concentrations of urea in these structure is:

A. X is sometimes higher than Y

B. Y is always higher than Z

C. Z is sometimes lower than X

D. Y is always lower than Z

In the given diagram of the excretory system of humans,
different parts are indicated by alphabets. Match the
alphabets with the part which it represents.

A. A- Kidney; B- Ureter; C- Urethra; D- Urinary

Bladder; E- Urethra; F- Abdominal Aorta

B. A- Kidney; B- Abdominal aorta; C- Ureters; D-

Urinary Bladder; E- Urethra; F- Renal Pelvis

C. A- Kidney; B- Renal Pelvis; C- Ureters; D- Urinary

Bladder; E- Urethra; F- Abdominal Aorta

D. A- Kidney; B- Renal Pelvis; C- Ureters; D- Urinary

Bladder; E- Abdominal aorta; F- Urethra
In the given diagram of the excretory system of humans,
different parts are indicated by alphabets. Match the
alphabets with the part which it represents.

A. A- Kidney; B- Ureter; C- Urethra; D- Urinary

Bladder; E- Urethra; F- Abdominal Aorta

B. A- Kidney; B- Abdominal aorta; C- Ureters; D-

Urinary Bladder; E- Urethra; F- Renal Pelvis

C. A- Kidney; B- Renal Pelvis; C- Ureters; D- Urinary

Bladder; E- Urethra; F- Abdominal Aorta

D. A- Kidney; B- Renal Pelvis; C- Ureters; D- Urinary

Bladder; E- Abdominal aorta; F- Urethra
 Assertion: In humans, there is a
complex respiratory system.
Reason: Human skin is impermeable
to gases.

A. Both A & R are true and R is the correct

explanation of A

B. Both A & R are true but R is not the

correct explanation of A

C. A is true but R is false

D. A is false but R is true

 Assertion: In humans, there is a
complex respiratory system.
Reason: Human skin is impermeable
to gases.

A. Both A & R are true and R is the correct

explanation of A

B. Both A & R are true but R is not the

correct explanation of A

C. A is true but R is false

D. A is false but R is true

 Match the following:

Column I Column II

1. Autotrophic Nutrition A. Leech

2. Heterotrophic Nutrition B. Paramecium

3. Parasitic Nutrition C. Deer

4. Digestion of food in D. Green Plant

Vacuoles

Codes
1 2 3 4

1. A B C D

2. D C A B

3. D B C A

4. C A B D
 Match the following:

Column I Column II

1. Autotrophic Nutrition A. Leech

2. Heterotrophic Nutrition B. Paramecium

3. Parasitic Nutrition C. Deer

4. Digestion of food in D. Green Plant

Vacuoles

Codes
1 2 3 4

1. A B C D

2. D C A B

3. D B C A

4. C A B D
 The process of carrying of
food from the leaves to other
parts of the plant is called:

A. Translocation

B. Transpiration

C. Transformation

D. Transportation
 The process of carrying of
food from the leaves to other
parts of the plant is called:

A. Translocation

B. Transpiration

C. Transformation

D. Transportation
 The phloem tissue in plants
is responsible for the
transport of:

A. Water

B. Minerals

C. Sugar

D. All of the above

 The phloem tissue in plants
is responsible for the
transport of:

A. Water

B. Minerals

C. Sugar

D. All of the above

 In autotrophs, water is
transported through:

A. Phloem

B. Xylem

C. Stomata

D. Root hair
 In autotrophs, water is
transported through:

A. Phloem

B. Xylem

C. Stomata

D. Root hair
 The diagram represents a part of human circulatory
system.

Where is the blood pressure highest?

A. (a)

B. (b)

C. (c)
Right side of the heart Left side of the heart

D. (d)
 The diagram represents a part of human circulatory
system.

Where is the blood pressure highest?

A. (a)

B. (b)

C. (c)
Right side of the heart Left side of the heart

D. (d)
Name the tube which connects the kidneys to the
urinary bladder.

A. Nephron

B. Urethra

?
C. Tubule

D. Ureter
Name the tube which connects the kidneys to the
urinary bladder.

A. Nephron

B. Urethra

?
C. Tubule

D. Ureter
 Which of the following statements are true about respiration?

1. During inhalation, ribs move inward and diaphragm is raised.

2. The gaseous exchange takes place in the alveoli.
3. Haemoglobin has greater affinity for carbon dioxide than
oxygen.
4. Alveoli increase surface area for the exchange of gases.

A. 1&4

B. 3&4

C. 2&3

D. 2&4
 Which of the following statements are true about respiration?

1. During inhalation, ribs move inward and diaphragm is raised.

2. The gaseous exchange takes place in the alveoli.
3. Haemoglobin has greater affinity for carbon dioxide than
oxygen.
4. Alveoli increase surface area for the exchange of gases.

A. 1&4

B. 3&4

C. 2&3

D. 2&4
 Which of the following is
correct sequence of air
passage during inhalation?

A. Nostrils - Larynx - Pharynx - Trachea -

Lungs

B. Nasal Passage - Trachea - Pharynx -

Larynx - Alveoli

C. Nostrils - Pharynx - Larynx - Trachea -

Alveoli

D. Larynx - Nostrils - Pharynx - Lungs

 Which of the following is
correct sequence of air
passage during inhalation?

A. Nostrils - Larynx - Pharynx - Trachea -

Lungs

B. Nasal Passage - Trachea - Pharynx -

Larynx - Alveoli

C. Nostrils - Pharynx - Larynx - Trachea -

Alveoli

D. Larynx - Nostrils - Pharynx - Lungs

 During respiration
exchange of gases takes
place in:

A. Alveoli

B. Bronchi

C. Bronchioles

D. Trachea
 During respiration
exchange of gases takes
place in:

A. Alveoli

B. Bronchi

C. Bronchioles

D. Trachea
 Which of the following organism
does not depend on simple
diffusion of gases for breathing
and respiration. This organism is:

A. Amoeba

B. Prawn

C. Planaria

D. Bryophyllum
 Which of the following organism
does not depend on simple
diffusion of gases for breathing
and respiration. This organism is:

A. Amoeba

B. Prawn

C. Planaria

D. Bryophyllum
 The breathing and respiration in
woody stem of a plant takes place
through:

A. Root hair

B. Closed Stomata

C. Open Stomata

D. Lenticels
 The breathing and respiration in
woody stem of a plant takes place
through:

A. Root hair

B. Closed Stomata

C. Open Stomata

D. Lenticels
 Which of the following increases in
muscle cells when they are lacking
in oxygen?

A. Lactose

B. Uric Acid

C. Lactic Acid

D. Carbon Dioxide
 Which of the following increases in
muscle cells when they are lacking
in oxygen?

A. Lactose

B. Uric Acid

C. Lactic Acid

D. Carbon Dioxide